Titani

Titani
Τιτάνη
The Acropolis of Titane
Titani
Coordinates: 37°55.2′N 22°37.3′E / 37.9200°N 22.6217°E / 37.9200; 22.6217Coordinates: 37°55.2′N 22°37.3′E / 37.9200°N 22.6217°E / 37.9200; 22.6217
Country Greece
Administrative region Peloponnese
Regional unit Corinthia
Municipality Sikyona
Municipal unit Sikyona
Population (2011)[1]
 • Rural 216
Time zone UTC+2 (EET)
 • Summer (DST) UTC+3 (EEST)
Vehicle registration ΚΡ

Titani (Greek: Τιτάνη, Titáni; before 1927: Voivonta[2] (Βοϊβοντά, Voïvontá), from the Slavic title "voivode") is a village in the municipality of Sikyona, Corinthia, Greece. It is situated at the foot of the mountain Vesizas, above the left bank of the river Asopos, at 580 m elevation. The ancient city Titane was situated near the present village.[3] In 2011, it had a population of 216. It is 1 km northeast of Bozikas, 15 km southwest of Kiato and 27 km west of Corinth.

Population

YearPopulation
1981249
1991216
2001310
2011216

History

Ancient Titane was part of the city-state of Sicyon. It is named after Titan, a brother of Helios. The city had a temple of Asclepius, built by Alexanor, a grandson of Asclepius. There were also a temple of Athena, and an altar of the Winds.[4] The acropolis of the ancient city has been excavated.[3]

See also

References

  1. ↑ "Απογραφή Πληθυσμού - Κατοικιών 2011. ΜΟΝΙΜΟΣ Πληθυσμός" (in Greek). Hellenic Statistical Authority.
  2. ↑ Name changes of settlements in Greece
  3. 1 2 Belgian School at Athens
  4. ↑ Pausanias Description of Greece 2.11, 2.12
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